A BLUE AND WHITE 'LOTUS' BOWL MARK AND PERIOD OF KANGXI

the deep rounded sides resting on a short foot and rising to an everted rim, painted around the sides in vibrant tones of underglaze-blue with large lotus blooms issuing from feathery scrolls, each bloom emanating a pair of lotus leaves, all above a band of overlapping lappets, the interior painted on the centre with a lotus bloom surrounded by further leaves and feathery scrolls, the sides similarly decorated to the exterior, all below a further lotus scroll band, the base inscribed with the six-character mark in underglaze-blue within a double-circle

The rim of the bowl has a 10 short hairline cracks, eight of which are under one cm and two that are a little longer (2 cm and 4cm). The foot has a two minor original firing flaws. The cobalt is very bright and the glaze is very glossy. The interior has a few faint glaze scratches.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."